Mining Hub

The honest guide to WA mining

Two guides. Two completely different experiences. FIFO and the Pilbara for your first swing, or residential mining in Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields for the full adventure. Both written by someone who's actually done it.

576
jobs in Kalgoorlie on Seek
88
calendar days for Year 2 visa
60+
mines in the Goldfields region
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Part 1
FIFO & The Pilbara
How to get your first mining job in WA — the real story, the real numbers
  • Year 1 preparation roadmap
  • Tickets, kit and the mining CV
  • Catering companies — go direct
  • 88 days explained properly
  • Life on site — the honest version
  • Fly out day checklist
  • What to pack — including a sense of humour
Read Part 1 →
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Part 2
Kalgoorlie & The Goldfields
Residential mining, the Real Wild West, and the accommodation problem nobody warned you about
  • Why Kalgoorlie is completely different
  • The reconnaissance trip — go first
  • TIS Recruitment — the gem
  • Northern Star opportunity
  • The accommodation reality
  • Full agency list with addresses
  • The couples guide — nursing, teaching, mining
Read Part 2 →

⚙️ More coming soon

Shutdown work, ticket pathways, roster mastery, mental health and FIFO, and the deeper Goldfields content. Building it now.

Not sure where to start?

If you've never worked in mining before — start with Part 1. It covers everything from getting your first ticket to your first swing in the Pilbara. Part 2 is for people ready to commit to something bigger. Both guides were written by someone who spent over a decade in WA mining and construction — not a travel blog, not a tourism board. The real story.